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ATLANTA -- The state agency in charge of Georgia’s psychiatric hospitals is bringing in more than two dozen clinicians, experts, and trainers to dramatically boost the expertise available in those facilities.

October 19, 2010 - Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that the State of Georgia and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement agreement that avoids direct federal control of the state’s services for people with developmental disab

ATLANTA - Georgia will kick-off its annual state-wide Red Ribbon Campaign on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Centennial Olympic Park. Last year the event drew more than 500 students from across the state. The festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m.

AUGUSTA (GA) - East Central Regional Hospital (ERCH) has been recognized for its commitment to collaboration with the 2010 Community Partner Award, given annually by the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior.

ATLANTA - Georgia will kick-off its annual state-wide Red Ribbon Campaign on Tuesday, October 21, 2010 at Centennial Olympic Park. Last year the event drew more than 500 students from across the state. The festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m.

SAVANNAH, GA – As August marks the start of a new school year, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) prepares for the 4th annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies.